HP Remote Graphics Software 6.0 User Guide

Remote USB
RGS supports Remote USB, which allows USB devices (such as mice and keyboards) connected to
the local computer to be attached to a remote computer. Remote USB is supported on remote
computers running Windows and enables the remote computer to have direct access to the local USB
devices as if they are connected directly to the remote computer.
Local USB devices can be collectively attached to a single remote computer. Local USB devices
cannot be split between multiple remote computers nor can they be collectively attached to multiple
remote computers.
Local/Remote USB overview
This section describes Remote USB behavior if you have selected the USB devices are Local/
Remote option described in
Manual installation of the RGS Receiver on Windows on page 14.
USB device accessibility depends on when the USB device is plugged into the local computer. If a
USB device is inserted while no RGS connection is established, the device will be locally-accessible
only. If a USB device is inserted while an RGS connection is established, the device will be remotely-
accessible only.
Once a USB device is established as locally-accessible or remotely-accessible, its status can only be
changed by removing and inserting the device while in the alternate RGS connection state (either
connected or not connected). For example, to make a locally-accessible USB device remotely
accessible, the USB device needs to be removed and inserted after an RGS connection is
established.
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